Assistant Professor Biology

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL

ID: 7256396
Posted: 3 months ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary
The Department of Biology at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Microbiology.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Teach Microbiology and the general biology sequence courses
Provide service to the department
Provide undergraduate academic advising
Engage undergraduate students in research while maintaining a scholarship agenda
Qualifications
Doctorate in a microbiology program; ABD applicants will be considered, contingent on a successful doctoral defense prior to August 2024
Ability to develop courses in their specialty
Evidence of effective teaching
Evidence of ability or potential to engage undergraduate students in research
Willingness and ability to support the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp).
Be legally able to work in the United States.
Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.